KEYS TO THE SERIESThe power play. The Devils had the best penalty kill in NHL history this season but allowed nine PP goals to the Panthers. The Flyers converted 12 of 23 PP chances. If the Devils can’t shape up, they will be at a severe disadvantage.

X-FACTORDevils goaltender Martin Brodeur. Philadelphia has a deeper set of forwards and the most dangerous player in this series in Claude Giroux. Not to mention, the Flyers aren’t coming off of a double-OT Game 7. Brodeur will need to cover for the Devils’ slim margin for error.